astern

• Adverbe utilisé principalement dans les contextes maritime et aéronautique, signifiant « derrière le navire ou l'avion » ou « en direction inverse ». Décrit un mouvement ou une position par rapport à l'arrière du bateau ou de l'aéronef.

An adverb used primarily in nautical and aviation contexts meaning "behind a ship or aircraft" or "in a backward direction." It describes movement or position relative to the stern of a vessel or the rear of an aircraft.

1. Stern foremost or backwardC1formal

   Moving with the stern (rear) of a ship or aircraft leading the way; moving backward.

   En arrière, par l'arrière

   • The captain ordered the ship to go astern to avoid the collision.
   • The boat moved astern slowly into the dock.
   • The aircraft taxied astern after landing.

   Synonymesbackwardbackwardsrearwardrearwards

   Antonymesaheadforward

2. At or near the sternC1formal

   Located at or towards the rear part of a ship or the tail of an aircraft.

   À l'arrière d'un navire

   • The crew gathered astern to watch the sunset.
   • The cargo was stored astern for better balance.
   • The passengers were asked to move astern for weight distribution.

   Synonymesabaftaftbackwardbehindrearward

   Antonymesaheadforward

3. Behind a vessel or aircraftC1formal

   In a position behind a ship or airplane, often used in navigation.

   par l'arrière (d'un navire ou d'un aéronef)

   • The smaller boat was following astern of the main vessel.
   • The enemy ship was sighted astern.
   • The aircraft left a trail of smoke astern.

   Synonymesabaftaftbackwardbehindrearward

   Antonymesaheadforward